Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Friday (July 16th.) morning on the lake side

I reach the north end of the lake, just as the longest shadows of the day are cast. Before a small rain shower, a perfect rainbow is within reach. If only I had my spade to dig for that pot of elusive Gold.

Even in China they have Leprechauns; Xiang Tong 仙童

My lucky morning, the Rainbow’s end is right outside my hotel room …..

After the rain shower clouds move in and diffuse the light. This marble statue of a rather Rubenesgue, young Chinese girl, stands much viewed and untouched.

The lithe figure of a western muse, is much viewed and much molested by the local youth

Looks like the lake fishermen have upgraded the fleet: ……………..…

……….. As one of the old stalwarts sinks to a watery rest:….

An early, silent patrol of the traps, attracts only the eyes of the “GuiLao”